Skoda to Launch Slavia Facelift in Mid-August With New Design, 8-Speed Auto

Skoda will refresh its mid-size sedan in India in mid-August with redesigned styling, an upgraded cabin and a new 8-speed automatic gearbox. Priced Rs 10 lakh-18.19 lakh, the Slavia facelift rides the India-specific MQB-A0-IN platform with 1.0L and 1.5L TSI engines.

— Filed Wed, 15 Jul, 2026, 15:13 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Skoda will launch the Slavia facelift in India in mid-August with redesigned styling, upgraded cabin and a new 8-speed automatic gearbox, strengthening its mid-size sedan lineup on the India-specific MQB-A0-IN platform.

Why this matters

The Slavia facelift follows Skoda's premium push in India, marked by the limited 50-unit Kodiaq RS CBU import at ₹70 lakh. The refreshed mid-size sedan targets a higher-volume mainstream segment.

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